Campaign Communications Officer

About the role:

Full-time/Part-time: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working available

Term: Fixed-term, 2-year contract

Accountable to: Development Manager

Liaison with: Alumni, Donors, Fellows, Students, Staff

Salary: The salary will be £33,951 - £39,906 per annum (Grade 6 of the College Unified Pay Scale), depending on skills and experience, plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. We will also consider applications from candidates with less direct experience on the scale £30,378 – £35,608 per annum (Grade 5 of the College Unified Pay Scale), plus Oxford Location Allowance of £1,730 per annum. 

Magdalen College is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, creative and versatile Campaign & Communications Officer to join the Development Team. This new role comes at one of the most exciting times in the College’s history with Magdalen’s biggest fundraising campaign to date underway, which includes a landmark new quad for undergraduates, a new café in the heart of the College, and the launch of several new scholarships, alongside ongoing fundraising priorities including the boat club, Choir, and Access & Outreach.

The Campaign and Communications Officer will play a central role in the success of this ambitious campaign, delivering a wide range of fundraising initiatives, writing compelling fundraising copy for emails, direct mail and marketing materials, and contributing creatively to social media and video content. 

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking to advance a career in fundraising or communications within the higher education sector while gaining hands-on experience in delivering a high-profile capital campaign. While a fundraising background is desirable, we welcome applicants with transferable marketing or communications skills.

The Campaign & Communications Officer must have excellent writing skills, and an enthusiasm for fundraising. They will need to be proactive and creative, able to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues, and to manage varied workloads to ensure the smooth running of campaign activities.

This is a full-time two-year fixed-term position with hybrid working options available. The post-holder may occasionally be expected to attend events in the evenings and at weekends, for which time off in lieu will be given.                

Full details of the post are available on the College website: www.magd.ox.ac.uk

Application process:

• Apply online via the above 'Apply' button
• Please complete the College application form and send it, together with the recruitment monitoring form to Human Resources, Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU or human.ressources@magd.ox.ac.uk
• Closing date: midday Monday 20 April 2026 

The College particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates.

Magdalen College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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